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Río Sucio Fault Linked to Recent Quakes | Costa Rica News
Scientists in Costa Rica are now pointing to the Río Sucio fault system as the likely cause of recent earthquakes near Coronado, based on how quakes clustered along the fault and the distinctive sideways ground motion that caused buildings to sway. This fault has a history — it’s tied to at least three major quakes, including a deadly 1952 magnitude 5.9 temblor. While the National Seismological Network has identified the Río Sucio as the main culprit, experts at the National University warn the region’s complex fault network may involve multiple active faults. With dozens of aftershocks…
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